Rumor: Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Skirk’s Cryo Ability Kit Ahead of Version 5.7
A new *Genshin Impact* leak has revealed details about the rumored ability kit for Skirk, a long-awaited 5-Star Cryo Sword user set to debut in Version 5.7. First teased in Tartaglia’s backstory all the way back in Version 1.1, Skirk is now gaining serious traction ahead of her official reveal.
According to leaks from Seele Leaks and Team Mew, Skirk is designed to thrive in Freeze-based teams, focusing on synergy with Hydro and Cryo characters. Her kit includes stacking damage buffs and energy regeneration mechanics that reward consistent elemental reactions.
**Leaked Ability Highlights:**
– **Styx Severance**:
When Hydro or Cryo allies deal elemental damage, Skirk gains up to 3 stacks that enhance her Normal Attacks and Elemental Burst.
– Normal Attack Bonus: +10% / +20% / +70%
– Burst Bonus: +5% / +15% / +60%
– **Phantasmal Rift**:
Triggering Freeze, Superconduct, Cryo Swirl, or Cryo Crystallize creates Rifts on the field. In her special “Sevenfold Flash Mode,” Skirk can absorb these to restore her unique energy called Serpent’s Guile.
Skirk’s kit seems to discourage Pyro pairings, which is a notable shift from recent character designs. Her playstyle centers around Freeze reactions and precise team building with Hydro and Cryo allies, possibly including characters like Ayaka or Xilonen.
Skirk is expected to arrive alongside 4-Star Sword user Dahlia in Version 5.7. The beta for that version is expected to begin shortly after Version 5.6 launches on May 7, 2025.
As always, take leaks with caution until officially confirmed by HoYoverse.
